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Conditions
Interventions
COPD diagnosis according to GOLD criteria
post bronchodilator FEV1/FVC<70%,
both male and female patients aged over 60 years.
Screening
COPD patients
Sponsors
Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand.
Department of Internal Medicine,
Faculty of Medicine,
Chiang Mai University,
Chiang Mai,
Thailand.
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
60 Years to No maximum
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: - COPD diagnosis according to GOLD criteria; post bronchodilator FEV1/FVC<70% - Male and female patients aged over 40 years - Written informed consent by the participant - Smokers or ex-smokers with a smoking history of more than 10 pack-years
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: - Lower limb joint surgery in the preceding 3 months - History of acute exacerbation for at least three months prior to the enrollment. - Unstable medically to perform exercise tests - Predominant neurological or musculoskeletal limitation to walking - Current diagnosis of asthma, current active respiratory disorders other than COPD, e.g. lung cancer, tuberculosis or other significant chest x-rays findings not associated with COPD (documented within 1 year).
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Risk factors for balance impairment in COPD NO odds ratio (OR) à¹à¸¥à¸° 95% confidence interval (CI) | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Berg Balance Scale (BBS) no point | — |
Countries
Thailand
Contacts
Public ContactChaicharn Pothirat
Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Allergy, Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medici
Outcome results
None listed